This advanced program focuses on the use of Large-Eddy Simulation (LES) to analyze complex, time-dependent wind behavior and environmental interactions within urban landscapes. The course emphasizes realistic modeling of urban wind dynamics, turbulence evolution, and environmental transport processes that influence city-scale performance and livability.
Participants will gain the expertise required to apply LES techniques for high-resolution urban simulations, enabling accurate decision-making in environmental engineering, urban planning, and sustainable infrastructure design.
Course Objectives
Develop advanced understanding of urban wind turbulence
Apply LES methods to complex, real-world city geometries
Analyze environmental transport phenomena with high fidelity
Translate simulation results into engineering insights
Key Learning Modules
Advanced turbulence physics and LES fundamentals
Urban atmospheric boundary layer representation
High-resolution mesh strategies for city-scale models
Transient solver configuration and time-scale resolution
Sub-grid scale modeling for environmental flows
Visualization and interpretation of unsteady flow structures
Urban & Environmental Focus Areas
Wind interaction with buildings and street canyons
Urban ventilation efficiency and airflow pathways
Pollutant transport and dispersion mechanisms
Wind comfort and safety at pedestrian level
Thermal mixing and environmental flow behavior
Simulation Approach & Tools
Industry-grade LES workflows
Time-resolved urban wind modeling techniques
Advanced post-processing of turbulence structures
Validation strategies for environmental simulations
Practical Applications
Smart city and sustainable urban development
Environmental impact and air-quality assessments
Wind engineering for high-rise and dense developments
Urban ventilation and microclimate optimization
Disaster and emergency airflow analysis
Course Outcomes
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
Perform advanced LES simulations for urban wind systems
Evaluate environmental performance of urban layouts
Identify turbulence-driven risks and optimization opportunities
Deliver reliable, high-fidelity simulation insights